Concrete Project Lead / Superintendent
Indianapolis, IN
My client is seeking an experienced Project Lead / Superintendent to oversee construction projects from planning through completion. This role coordinates field operations, resources, schedules, safety, quality, and budgets to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on construction leader with experience managing concrete or civil projects and directing field teams.
Concrete Project Lead / Superintendent Responsibilities
- Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and site logistics.
- Coordinate project activities with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
- Provide direction to Field Leads and crews to ensure daily work supports overall project goals.
- Monitor safety, quality, productivity, schedule, and project costs.
- Review job cost information and adjust manpower, materials, and work plans as needed.
- Establish production goals and monitor progress against schedule and budget.
- Identify project risks, resolve field issues, and develop corrective action plans.
- Coordinate equipment, materials, manpower, and other project resources.
- Review construction plans and ensure work is performed according to contract requirements.
- Maintain regular communication with customers regarding progress, needs, and project issues.
- Conduct routine site inspections and address safety or quality concerns.
- Coordinate punch-list completion and final project requirements.
- Maintain project documentation and provide regular progress updates.
- Coach and develop Field Leads and other construction personnel.
Concrete Project Lead / Superintendent Qualifications
- Experience leading commercial, civil, concrete, or industrial construction projects.
- Previous superintendent, project superintendent, or construction leadership experience.
- Strong understanding of construction scheduling, production, safety, quality, and cost control.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documents.
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience managing crews, subcontractors, equipment, and project resources.
- Comfortable working in an active field environment and communicating directly with customers.
- Less than 10 years of construction leadership experience is preferred.
- Concrete experience is highly desirable; strong civil construction experience will also be considered.
Ideal Concrete Project Lead / Superintendent
A practical, organized construction leader who can plan the work, lead the field team, monitor results, solve problems, and keep the project moving safely and efficiently.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What types of construction projects have you directly managed?
A) Concrete
B) Civil/site work
C) Commercial
D) Industrial
E) Other - please specify
- Have you been responsible for monitoring project costs, labor hours, material usage, or job-cost reports?
Yes
No
- Have you been responsible for project safety and quality performance?
A) Yes, directly
B) Shared responsibility
C) Limited responsibility
D) No
- Are you able to pass a drug screen and background check?
Experience:
- Concrete Construction Superintendent: 4 years (Required)
- supervised concrete projects over $1M: 3 years (Required)
- Managing project schedules: 2 years (Required)
- reading drawings, specs and project docs : 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person